VERMEER BC900XL 2015: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V378000

Make Model Year
VERMEER BC900XL 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-19 2016-05-27 2016-05-27

Production Dates: 2012-06-08 - 2016-05-31

Manufacturers Involved: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: IK3304

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 636

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Vermeer Manufacturing Company "Vermeer" is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers manufactured June 8, 2012, to May 31, 2016. The chassis of the affected wood chippers may have improper welds which could result in separation of the wood chipper from the tow vehicle.

Consequence

If the brush chipper separates from the tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vermeer will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current fixed tongue and bolt on a new fixed tongue, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2016. Owners may contact Vermeer customer service at 1-800-829-0051 extension 7060. Vermeer's number for this recall is IK3304.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.